Listen "Dina Israel on Fatherhood, Policy, and Using Research to Strengthen Families Nationwide"
Episode Synopsis
How do we use research to better support fathers? Dina Israel shares how evidence and action come together to improve real lives.
In this episode of the I Am Dad Podcast, host Kenneth Braswell speaks with Dina Israel, senior associate at MDRC, a national nonprofit research organization committed to improving the lives of low-income families. For over 20 years, Dina has worked with agencies across the country to design and evaluate programs that support family stability and father engagement.
She shares insights on what it means to bridge the gap between data and daily life, and how fatherhood programs are most effective when they reflect both rigorous research and real human experience. Dina explains how MDRC is shaping national conversations around parenting, policy, and the power of showing up for fathers.
Learn more about MDRC: https://www.mdrc.org
Explore more from Fathers Incorporated: https://fathersincorporated.com
In this episode of the I Am Dad Podcast, host Kenneth Braswell speaks with Dina Israel, senior associate at MDRC, a national nonprofit research organization committed to improving the lives of low-income families. For over 20 years, Dina has worked with agencies across the country to design and evaluate programs that support family stability and father engagement.
She shares insights on what it means to bridge the gap between data and daily life, and how fatherhood programs are most effective when they reflect both rigorous research and real human experience. Dina explains how MDRC is shaping national conversations around parenting, policy, and the power of showing up for fathers.
Learn more about MDRC: https://www.mdrc.org
Explore more from Fathers Incorporated: https://fathersincorporated.com
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